Rodrigo Castillo, the scorer for Lanús who disappointed Flamengo, recalled his beginnings at River under Gallardo and why he was released
Rodrigo Castillo, having led Lanús to a victory over Flamengo in the Recopa Sudamericana, reflects on his career beginnings at River Plate and the circumstances that led to his release from the club.
Rodrigo Castillo emerged as the hero for Lanús during their recent match against Flamengo in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, where Lanús secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The match, characterized by its intensity, saw Castillo score the pivotal goal with a header, providing his team with a crucial advantage heading into the second leg in Brazil. Castillo celebrated the victory, expressing confidence that it would help their performance in the upcoming match, stating, "It was spectacular, a dream night. We know the most important part is still to come, but we needed to gain an advantage to go to Rio with the confidence to win, and we did it."